Borough officials and local historical society members hope to purchase the 1.03-acre property from CSX Transportation

A local historical group hopes to raise $40,000 to put toward buying the New Oxford railroad depot.

The New Oxford Area Historical Society has appointed a committee to spearhead a fundraising initiative that could help the borough purchase the 1.03-acre property in the future, said Anita Kennedy-Muccino, secretary of the society.

The depot was built in the 1890s, then burned down and rebuilt in 1906.

Society members raised $700 during the town's 58th annual antique market, Kennedy-Muccino said. The society also received an anonymous $1,000 donation, she said.

The society intends to canvass local businesses to see what they can offer for donations, Kennedy-Muccino said. She wants to place collection jars at local hobby train stores. She is hoping there are some grants available through organizations like the National Railway Historical Society.

"It's a lot of money," Kennedy-Muccino said of raising $40,000. "In a community as small as ours, we don't know how quickly we can do it."

The New Oxford Area Historical Society's next meeting is Aug. 10. Anyone interested in making a donation or joining the society can reach Kennedy-Muccino at alwaysclicksforfun@gmail.com.

Mark Walters covers Adams County for The Evening Sun. Contact him at 717-637-3736 ext. 147.

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